Compact, high-power orange DPSS laser for fluorescence applications by Cobolt
Cobolt AB (Stolna, Sweden) says its Mambo--a compact diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) orange laser--is perfectly suited for fluorescence analysis applications such as confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. The Cobolt Mambo is a continuous-wave laser operating at a fixed wavelength 594 nm with an output power of up to 50 mW. Built into a hermetically sealed compact package using the proprietary HTCure technology for extreme robustness, the Cobolt Mambo is a single longitudinal mode laser promising low noise (<0.3 % rms), narrow spectral line width (typically <30 MHz) and exceptionally high beam quality (M2<1.1). It provides an alternative to HeNe lasers, which opens up a new range of fluorescence applications, in particular for the excitation of Alex Fluor 594, TexasRed and the new very bright gene expression proteins mCherry and mKate.
Find out more about Mambo at Cobolt's website.
http://www.cobolt.se/product.php?t=mambo
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original news release from Cobolt
Cobolt Mambo - compact DPSS laser at 594 nm now at 50 mW!
The Cobolt Mambo is a continuous-wave solid-state lasers operating at a fixed wavelength 594 nm and with an output power of up to 50 mW. Built into a hermetically sealed compact package using the proprietary HTCure™ technology for extreme robustness, the Cobolt Mambo™ is a single longitudinal mode laser with low noise (<0.3 % rms), narrow spectral line width (typically <30 MHz) and exceptionally high beam quality (M2<1.1). The Cobolt lasers are based on proprietary PPKTP frequency conversion technology, for optimum flexibility and efficiency. The full system typically consumes less than 25 W of electrical power.The Cobolt Mambo laser provides a compact solid-state and higher power alternative to HeNe lasers, which opens up a new range of fluorescence applications, in particular for the excitation of Alex Fluor 594, TexasRed and the new very bright gene expression proteins mCherry & mKate. Cobolt now offers a complete range of high performance DPSS lasers to the fluorescence based bioanalytical industry: 473 nm, 491 nm, 515nm, 532 nm, 561 nm, and 594 nm lasers are currently available at output powers from 10 to 300 mW.Lasers built using the HTCure Technology have shown to withstand multiple 60G mechanical shocks in operation without any sign of degraded performance. They can be exposed to extreme temperatures (>100 oC), and are insensitive to pressure and humidity. HTCure Technology is an advanced manufacturingtechnique for high-performance solid-state lasers that can provide exceptional reliability and performance for today's demanding applications.The laser is supplied with an ultra-compact controller (CDRH or OEM) which can be remotely accessed for operation and monitoring of the laser system via digital (RS-232) or analog interfaces.For further information: www.cobolt.se
Posted by Barbara G. Goode, [email protected], for BioOptics World.